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DOT RDA 24mm by DotMod
DOT RDA 24mm by DotMod

DOT RDA 24mm by DotMod

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: The Little Vapoteur
  • Price of the tested product: 64.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Mid-range (from 36 to 70 euros)
  • Atomizer Type: Dripper Bottom Feeder
  • Number of resistances allowed: 2
  • Resistance Type: Classic Reconstructible, Rebuildable Micro Coil, Reconstructible Classic Temperature Controlled, Rebuildable Micro Coil with Temperature Control
  • Type of wicks supported: Cotton
  • Quantity in milliliters announced by the manufacturer: 1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Do I need to introduce DotMod, this Californian moderator that offers rather high-end products at relatively affordable prices? Indeed, this American brand has decided to make its products in China, very effective solution to not explode its production costs.

Today I suggest you meet the Dot RDA which is an improved version of the famous Petri V2.

We're being told a single or double coil dripper, optimized more for flavors than for cloud-chasing,

We therefore have a 24 mm diameter dripper, the main interest of which lies in a very innovative mounting plate, we will discover it in more detail later. We will also note the presence in the kit of a BF pin which will have the advantage of interesting more than one confirmed vaper in the current movement around bottom-feeding.

For me, this is a first, I have never had the opportunity before to test a product of this moderator and, frankly, just at the opening of the box, I become feverish because the presentation leaves one dreaming ...

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mm: 24
  • Length or height of the product in mm as sold, but without its drip-tip if it is present, and regardless of the length of the connection: 24
  • Weight in grams of the product as sold, with its drip tip if it is present: 40
  • Material composing the product: Aluminum, Copper
  • Form Factor Type: Igo L / W
  • Number of component parts without screws and washers: 7
  • Number of threads: 2
  • Quality of the threads: Very good
  • Number of O-rings, Dript-Tip excluded: 3
  • Quality of O-rings present: Good
  • O-ring positions: Top Cap - Tank, Bottom Cap - Tank
  • Capacity in milliliters actually usable: 1
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 4.9 / 5 4.9 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

At first glance, this dripper displays real finesse in its design. The design is not very complicated, a simple barrel all in fine anodized aluminum. It is decorated with the brand's famous logo, pierced with two reasonably sized slits. It wears a less smooth top-cap, carved out by a circular groove delimited by finely jagged ridges.

Its pace inspires a vape rather wise, well not too much either, we are really far from the more brutal look of drippers for cloud-chasing.

But beyond this “peace & love” look, what is really classy is the 24k gold plated copper base. Of course, it shines with a thousand lights but it is above all this unique ovoid-shaped pole topped with a single screw that resembles a toothed wheel that will jump out at you. And we will see below what it hides.

At the top, there is a proprietary drip-tip to screw in… .Ultem, the inevitable material of the moment.

Everything is held together by O-rings of good quality and quite flexible.

It is very beautiful, the aluminum of the barrel is undoubtedly a little too thin, it will be necessary to be relatively delicate with it. But the jewel is in the plateau, and for that alone it deserves its High End status.

Functional features

  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through an adjustment by thread, the assembly will be flush in all cases
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes, and variable
  • Diameter in mms maximum of the air regulation possible: 10
  • Minimum diameter in mms of the air regulation possible: 0.2
  • Positioning of the air regulation: Opposite and taking advantage of the resistances
  • Atomization chamber type: Bell type
  • Heat dissipation of the product: Normal

Reviewer's comments on functional features

Our Dot RDA can therefore accommodate one or two coils. 

The revolutionary pine that “unfolds” by unscrewing just one screw is very ingenious. Let me explain: when you loosen the screw, the top part rises, revealing the first spaces dedicated to the legs of the coils. Then, if we continue, it is the second part which rises in turn to reveal the other two ports. We can see a peek piece that isolates our two poles.


It's really original and at first glance it looks practical.

For the airflow, the moderator opted for the simplest system in the world. The top-cap is equipped with three notches, two of which are in opposition. It is nested in the barrel and it will be enough to rotate it on its axis to vary the air flow.

The inside of the top cap is in the shape of a dome, normal since its specialty is flavors.

We will note the presence of the BF kit and I find that it is the right type of ato for a simple BF battery.

Drip-Tip Features

  • Type of drip-tip attachment: Owner but passage to 510 through an adapter not supplied
  • Presence of a Drip-Tip? Yes, the vaper can immediately use the product
  • Length and type of drip-tip present: Medium
  • Quality of the present drip-tip: Good

Reviewer's comments on the Drip-Tip

An 810 type drip-tip as an ultimate: I say “type” because our tip is proprietary. It is screwed to the top-cap and there is no adapter in the pack.

The drip-tip is in tune with the times, it is well finished and comfortable in the mouth. Too bad there is no 510 adapter because those who would like to use it in a very wise way would probably want a smaller diameter.

Evaluation of the packaging

  • Presence of a box accompanying the product: Yes
  • Would you say that the packaging is up to the price of the product? Yes
  • Presence of a user manual? No
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? No

Vapelier's note on packaging: 2 / 5 2 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

A cardboard box, covered with a black fabric type coating serves as a case for the dripper. In the center of the cover, we find the emblematic logo of the American firm. It's sober and very classy, ​​the brand is really proudly displayed. At DotMod, we don't give you a glossy photo of the product. No, we raise our colors high. On the back of the box, we find the content and mandatory regulatory information.

We could already find this presentation satisfactory but it is by opening the box that we take another step forward.

In the upper left corner sits a golden key which takes the logo of the moderator and ends with a flat tip intended to serve as a screwdriver. A jewel tool… just that, we already love. Just above, the drip-tip… well, there, nothing very surprising.

On the right, a first small glass vial closed with a cork contains coils and the BF kit. Then, finally, in a second larger vial, appears our dripper and spare seals. Everything is stuck in a dense foam covered with felt. There is also the certificate of authenticity.

This presentation is just brilliant, I have rarely seen it so successful, so rewarding, so user-friendly, we are really in the high end spirit.

But then why this note so low? Quite simply because a notice is missing. I know that this is a product for seasoned vapers but, all the same, we all start one day and therefore it would have been wise to think of beginners in reconstructable.

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with mod of test configuration: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy but requires a workspace
  • Filling facilities: Easy, even standing in the street
  • Easy to change resistors: Easy but requires a workspace to lose nothing
  • Is it possible to use this product throughout the day with several vials of EJuice? Yes perfectly
  • Was there leak after one day of use? No
  • In the event of leaks during the tests, descriptions of the situations in which they occurred:

Vapelier's note on ease of use: 4 / 5 4 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

The Dot RDA is above all a very easy assembly. We unscrew the single screw and all you have to do is position the legs of your coil (s) in the spaces provided for this purpose. The screw is very handy, you can easily handle it with your fingers. There is only one precaution to take: do not stick your coils to the peek insulator because, if this material withstands heat well, it is not immune to it either to the point of exaggerating the proximity. .

 

The airflow adjustment is simple and effective, we turn the top-cap and that's it. The slot system allows a wide spectrum of possible air flow, it is particularly suitable for use in single or double resistance.

The BF kit brings a big plus, it is complete and of very good quality.

The maintenance is childish, it is a dripper composed of few parts that can be dismantled in large part without the use of any tool.

Finally, we were promised a “flavor” dripper, we have a flavor dripper. It can venture into vaporous terrain, but it is clearly not made for cloud contests.

Recommendations for use

  • With which type of mod is it advisable to use this product? Electronics AND Mechanics
  • Which mod model is it recommended to use this product with? As the DOT is very versatile make your choice
  • With which type of EJuice is it advisable to use this product? All liquids without problem
  • Description of the test configuration used: double clapton coil at 0.46ohm
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: For me this dripper is perfect for a box feeder electronic or mechanical

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.6 / 5 4.6 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

End of my first meeting with a product offered by Californians from DotMod. For my first dance, I almost fell in love since the Dot RDA won a Top Ato.

It is true that it is difficult not to appreciate this dripper. The adventure begins as soon as the box is opened, it's clean, it's flattering, it would be almost perfect if the instructions were not missing. But otherwise, the pack makes the eyes shine. Successful seduction sequence!

The dripper is pretty, its lines are very sober and rather thin. It is also surprising for a product that comes from Uncle Sam where, in general, the design is often “heavier”, more massive. At the same time, its lines correspond well to the versatility of the product and its purpose to enhance the flavors of your liquids.

Once its “envelope” has been deposited, we discover an original plate, equipped with a unique and very original assembly post. Indeed, I will not go back to it because the photos speak for themselves, but this plateau is really brilliant. It is easy to implement and that, for me, is one of the most important points on a rebuildable, whether it is a dripper or a tank.

The airflow system is a bit basic but it does its job well. It is airy but not ultra airy either. It is perfectly suited to the versatility that the DOT offers us.

To top it off, the pack contains the BF kit, which is a very good point, because this dripper is really well suited for use on BF boxes single 18650 electro or mech battery. Indeed, no need to push it all the way to get a pleasant and tasty vape. A single or a double coil, a power of 20 to 50W according to your tastes and it's the foot.

In short, a good high end type product, at a very good price, “it's the california dreaming”.

Good vape

Vince

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Present since the beginning of the adventure I do in the juice and stuff always keeping in mind that we all started a day. I always put myself in the skin of the consumer by carefully avoiding not falling into the geek attitude.